Arch of Time, Forgotten, 1978
Richard Andrews
(American)
Location: Office of the Washington State Auditor, Olympia
ABOUT THE ARTWORK
Arch of Time, Forgotten is an abstract painting by artist Richard Andrews. Abstract metal sculpture and architectural forms inspired the geometric composition. The use of color and intersecting lines suggests movement.
This artwork was acquired for the State Art Collection in partnership with Tumwater School District.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Artist Richard Andrews creates abstract sculptures and works on paper. He served as the director of the Henry Art Gallery at the University of Washington in Seattle for over 20 years. He also oversaw the Seattle Arts Commission from 1978 to 1984 and chaired the University of Washington public art commission for many years. He currently serves as president of the Skystone Foundation, which oversees artist James Turrell's Roden Crater Project in Arizona. He received a Bachelor of Art degree from Pomona College in California, and Bachelor and Master of Fine Arts degrees from the University of Washington in Seattle.
ARTWORK DETAILS
Material Category | Painting - paint on rigid surface / mixed media |
Medium | Pencil and gouache paint on paper |
Dimensions | 21 5/8 in x 15 5/8 in (sheet) |
ID Number | WSAC1980.017.000 |
Acquisition Method | Direct purchase |
Artist Location | Washington, United States |
Location Information
Agency | Office of the Washington State Auditor |
Artwork Location | Office of the Washington State Auditor Conference room |
WA County | Thurston |
Placement | Interior |
Site Type | State Agency |
Address | 302 Sid Snyder Ave. SW Olympia, WA 98504 |
Geo. Coordinates | 47.035879, -122.903347 |
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